I live with my partner and in-laws on a few acres in the rural US. Right now we both have jobs and are saving as much as we can given the crazy way the world is at the moment.
I make less and am more of a junior professional so it’s likely I would be laid off first in a depression. Given this I’ve been thinking about non monetary ways to contribute.
One obvious one is gardening, which made me realize it might be a good idea to stock up on fertilizer if it went from a hobby to a necessity to grow food.
What other bulk things, or things in general might we stock up on that we would kick ourselves for not buying a lifetime supply of while we can?
Thanks a bunch!
An emergency water supply. (Everyone should have one regardless.) I live in a major city and have enough in my pantry to last me a month if I absolutely need it, and longer if I had to ration.
Firewood, perhaps? Since you’re rural.
Maybe an electric blanket, as it works on significantly less electricity than your thermostat and keeps you very warm and cozy.
Yeah should probably get a tank but have well water so thats good at least
Make sure you have adequate filtration methods and means of boiling it to kill most of the buggies. You never know what’s being done elsewhere that will affect your supply.